Project Grant 20256701944499

Award Date 6/1/25
Completion Date 5/31/26
Dollars Obligated $300K
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Peosta, IA 52068, USA
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  1. Provide training to at least 600 farmers and ranchers on flood recovery and emergency preparedness.
  2. Create and share educational materials on disaster response, reaching an estimated 20,000 people in rural areas.
  3. Establish a specialized team to support state leaders in disaster response and build long-term resilience.

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